04/8/14
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Spiced & Grilled Steak with Parsley~Mint Tabbouleh

SUNDAY Spiced & Grilled NY Strip Steaks  |  Parsley~Mint Tabbouleh  |  Hummus & Toasted Pita Wedges I have never found myself particularly attracted to the cuisine of the Middle East, India, Thailand, Africa or the Mediterranean.  Not because of any dislike mind you but rather ignorance.  Not having been introduced to those foods growing up, Continue reading → «Spiced & Grilled Steak with Parsley~Mint Tabbouleh»

03/15/14
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Baked Chicken Wings & Radicchio Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette

THURSDAY Honey, Garlic & Lemon Baked Chicken Wings  |  Radicchio Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette Yes, I know…another chicken wing recipe.  But, are there, really, ever too many chicken wings recipes?  Obviously, I don’t believe so.  These little pieces of poultry perfection {tender meat, skin that crisps when cooked, a diminutive size that makes eating with Continue reading → «Baked Chicken Wings & Radicchio Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette»

03/10/14
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Prosciutto~Wrapped Chicken with Charred Green Beans & Scallions

MONDAY Prosciutto~Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Anchovy Butter  |  Charred Green Beans & Scallions I should know by now, after thirteen years into this horse “habit”, that things rarely go according to plan.  Yet, when plans go awry {like they did this weekend}, I am still surprised.  I won’t bore you with all of the horrific Continue reading → «Prosciutto~Wrapped Chicken with Charred Green Beans & Scallions»

03/8/14
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Baby Spinach Salad with Dates & Almonds

“…the inherent passion and energy that Jerusalemites have in abundance results in some fantastic food and culinary creativity…There is something about the heated, highly animated spirit of the city’s residents that creates unparalleled delicious food.  It also has a very obvious effect on the flavors, which are strong and bold, with lots of sour and Continue reading → «Baby Spinach Salad with Dates & Almonds»

02/23/14
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Surf & Turf with Creamy, Buttery Cauliflower Puree

FRIDAY Grilled NY Strip Steak  |  Pan Seared Sea Scallops  |  Creamy, Buttery Cauliflower Pureé  |  Gremolata  This dinner is certainly not standard Friday fare for us.  Prime steak…lusciously large sea scallops…those two items alone could land your grocery bill into dangerous, unwanted territory.  But, after a long week of traveling in both Shanghai and Continue reading → «Surf & Turf with Creamy, Buttery Cauliflower Puree»

01/9/14
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Chicken Roasted in Milk & Spigariello with Lemon~Garlic Vinaigrette

TUESDAY Chickens Roasted in Milk with Lemon, Cinnamon & Sage  |  Spigariello with Lemon~Garlic Vinaigrette  |  Roasted Potatoes We like chicken.  We eat a lot of chicken.  Grilled, pounded, fried, stuffed and skewered…chicken is a virtual blank canvas in the dinner arena.  But of all the ways we enjoy this member of the fowl family, roasting Continue reading → «Chicken Roasted in Milk & Spigariello with Lemon~Garlic Vinaigrette»

12/10/13
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Cauliflower Soup with Maine Lobster & Herb Olive Oil

SUNDAY Cauliflower Soup with Maine Lobster  |  Chive & Lemon Oil  |  Charcuterie Board  {A Tree~Trimming Dinner}   “This may be the shortest recipe we will ever write, but sometimes simplicity is the height of elegance and this soup is a testament to both.  Butter, salt, and pepper are all you need to make this Continue reading → «Cauliflower Soup with Maine Lobster & Herb Olive Oil»

10/3/13
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Braised Chickens, Truffled Cauliflower Mash & a Gremolata

TUESDAY Butterflied & Braised Chickens  |  Truffled Cauliflower Mash  |  Lemon~Caper Gremolata   “Best laid plans of mice and men often go astray…”   It is Thursday and I am just now getting to share with you Tuesday evening’s dinner…an indicator as to how this week is moving along.  I knew it was going to Continue reading → «Braised Chickens, Truffled Cauliflower Mash & a Gremolata»

08/30/13
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Butter Fried Chicken & A Refrigerator Salad

THURSDAY Butter Fried Chicken  |  Refrigerator Salad   Do you remember me mentioning, at the beginning of the week, that the novelty of the new school year had waned and the the reality of our new schedule was sinking in?  Well “sinking in” does not adequately describe how violently the new routine has taken over Continue reading → «Butter Fried Chicken & A Refrigerator Salad»